CRT Part Time Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CRT is responsible for the standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as directed under supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

Associates Degree Respiratory Therapy
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Certified Respiratory Care Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Nice To Haves

Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Care
No prior work experience
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
Certified Respiratory Therapist-Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, performs routine respiratory care procedures including, but not limited to: aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, oxygen and specialty gas administration, cardio-pulmonary monitoring devices, etc. as assigned.
Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Performs advanced respiratory care techniques, including but not limited to: invasive pressure monitoring, including ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other gases.
Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed.
Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or punctures.
Performs patient assessment and reassessment through observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to appropriate disciplines as needed.
Provides educational development through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment and instruments.
Participates in departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.